The goddess of the night has taken up residence at the Roman Museum, she invites you to come and discover her world in the exhibition "Nox. In the heart of the night". In the middle of the equinox, young and old will also take part in a rich menu of activities inviting you to look up to the heavens and seize the night: creating constellations, observing the stars, tasting ancient dishes, nocturnal games...
Le clou de l’exposition (et vice versa) The nail. Such an insignificant object that it seems absurd to dedicate an entire exhibition to it. And yet, beyond its utilitarian role, it contains rich layers of meaning : crucifixion nails, African nail fetish figures, studded jackets, piercings, popular expressions, and more. In their quest to hammer home the importance of this subject, the exhibition creators have totally nailed it !
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12h00
22h00
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
A treasure hunt full of surprises in the heart of the night!
So that children can experience the Nox adventure in their own way, they are invited to take part in a mysterious treasure hunt in the exhibition, illuminated by the magical light of the Moon.
Recommended age: 7-12 years.
12h00 22h00
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Follow this nocturnal animal who knows a thing or two about the Romans!
Chizi the mouse knows both the Romans and the archaeologists. Without hesitating to make fun of both, she accompanies the children in the museum's permanent exhibition.
12h30, 15h30, 16h30 (30m)
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Want to cook like the Romans?
With the Meduobranes association, get your hands dirty and become a star of Roman cuisine.
2:30 p.m.: “Cook your panis melitus”
3:30 p.m.: “Cook your legionnaire’s pancake”
4:30 p.m.: “Prepare your moretum”
(limited to 12 people per workshop)
13h00 (90m)
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Take a tour of the new exhibition at the Roman Museum following in the footsteps of the goddess Nox. This tour will highlight the multisensory aspects of the nocturnal universe. The tour will be followed by a tasting of Roman drinks.
With the association l' Art d'Inclus
By registration ( [email protected] )
15h00 19h00
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
If your imagination has no limits, come and redraw the starry sky!
Come and draw a new map of the sky before the last night of summer falls. Interactive and participatory, this activity gives everyone the opportunity to add their mark, inspired by ancient objects and mythology, in a starry sky that will be projected throughout the evening.
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
16h00 20h00
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Feeling a little peckish? Feeling a little thirsty? A challenge to take on?
The art of dining will no longer hold any secrets for you once you have settled down at a table in the fun tavern. Taste the dishes that the Romans loved so much and come and try your hand at their board games and games of skill. Who knows, you might become the star of the evening!
With the associations Nunc is Bibendum, Meduobranes, Avant Ge and Helios.
From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tastings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
18h00 21h00
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Saturn, Mars, Venus... Come and observe them in the night sky!
Since the dawn of time, humans have been fascinated by the spectacle that unfolds before their eyes in the night sky. The Romans were not as well equipped as they are today to do so, but it is indeed with the help of a telescope that you can admire the stars with names inherited from Antiquity.
In the archaeological park of Lousonna.
From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. In clear weather.
With the Vaudois Astronomical Society. (svastro.ch)
18h30, 21h30 (60m)
Musée romain de Lausanne Vidy
Stay on your guard when you walk the streets of Lousonna...
Between fires, the risk of getting lost and crimes of all kinds, walking around the poorly lit ancient cities at night presented many dangers. During a night patrol by torchlight, you will walk the streets of Lousonna as you have never seen them before.
By registration ( [email protected] )
At 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Departure from the museum.
A stone’s throw from the lake, in the leafy setting of a Mediterranean-style garden, the Musée Romain contains the remains of a rich ancient residence and, in its permanent exhibition, presents the archaeological material discovered at the Lousonna site.
Every year, temporary exhibitions offer a renewed and occasionally quirky look at archaeology and the past, Roman or otherwise.
Guided tours, workshops for classes and events also help to bring Antiquity to life, offering a journey through time.
A short walk from the museum, the archaeological trail offers the ideal complement to the museum visit for those wishing to discover the ruins of the ancient town centre, the forum.
